Help to Study for TOEFL

Prerequisites of TOEFL Study

TOEFL tests your understanding of the English language through its
Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking test sections. Each of the
test sections are scored on a scale of 0 to 30, thus assessing you in
the score range of 0 to 120. It evaluates
you based on two test formats. They are the TOEFL iBT and TOEFL PBT. To
take TOEFL internet Based Test (iBT), you must have a computer and an
internet connection. On the other hand, those who are not comfortable
with working on a computer, can take the TOEFL Paper Based Test (PBT).

If you want to score high in the test, you have to plan your study
for TOEFL. You can study for the test with the help of the official
website, ets.org; books of TOEFL, popular social networking websites,
paramount coaching classes etc.

Preparation through ets.org

Through this website, you can get access to several online
practice tests for all the four test sections. You can practice TOEFL
iBT Complete Practice Test Volume 21, 22, 23 and 24. They contain:

Questions with complete explanations for their answers.

Practice tests that you can take in simulated conditions for
the real testing day experience.

Explanations why your answer to a question is incorrect.

Besides, evaluation for the practice tests is done based on the
method of scoring that is followed in the real test. Your Reading,
Writing and Listening test sections are scored in the score range of 0
to 30 whereas, for the Speaking test section, you are rated with
software 'Speech Rater Program'.

Note: There are also separate practice tests for the Reading,
Listening and Speaking test sections. To get more information, you can
refer to the link http://toeflpractice.ets.org/.

Preparation with TOEFL Books

Books are always with you i.e. they are available for you
whenever
and wherever you want them. You can refer to several good books to
study for the test, which are described below:

TOEFL iBT, The Official ETS Study Guide: This study guide
provides you with more than 500 actual test
questions along with explanations for their answers. Besides, it
contains strategies to approach difficult questions. You can also
practice sample essays provided in this book to strengthen your skills
for the Writing section. To get detailed information about the contents
of this book, you can open the link http://www.achieverspoint.com/book/toeflbook.htm.

Barron's TOEFL iBT, 12th Edition: Pamela J.
Sharpe
has created this book. It allows you to get access to several practice
tests. Moreover, you can practice your listening skills through the
audio scripts that are provided along with the book. To get detailed
information, you can open the webpage http://www.achieverspoint.com/book/toeflbook.htm.

Find a Guide to TOEFL

You can get guidance through several coaching centers to study
for the test. However, you have to find and choose one of the best
guides. You can refer to Manhattan's TOEFL. It offers:

Read books, newspapers, magazines that contain Standard
English language. This will enhance your comprehension in English.

Note down the words that cause obstacle in understanding
contexts and consult a dictionary to know about their meanings.

You can use the newly learnt words during your day-to-day
conversations and writings. This will help you in grabbing the concept
of those words with their meanings and also help you in memorizing them.

Strengthen your English vocabulary by referring to vocabulary
books and online sources.

Listen to BBC news, standard lectures and conversations in
English.
This will also help you in improving your speaking skills by getting an
idea of English pronunciation.

Speak in English in front of a mirror. This will boost up
your confidence and help you in speaking fluently.

Focus on English Grammar.

Manage Time

You should study for the examkeeping
in mind the time factor. You can manage your time by taking practice
tests within a limited time and under other simulated situations. This
will help you in finishing your test in time.

The above discussion conveys to you various tips to study for the
test.
In addition to the above guidelines, you can also form study groups
with your friends, take several practice tests in the group, and then
discuss your doubts. This will clear your concepts on the topics and
thus will help you in getting success in TOEFL.